It is with great sadness that the family of the late Stephen John Probert announces his passing at the Health Sciences Center on December 2, 2016, at the age of 66 years. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth Probert; sister Judie Smith; and special aunt Mary MacDonald. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 42 years Maureen (nee Hammond); devoted children Gillian Duff (Peter), Andrea Chaulk (Michael), Jennifer Higdon (Jerry), Kathryn Probert (Ryan) and Gregory; his pride and joy grandchildren Bradley, Nicholas, Alicia, Lucas, Jacob and Savannah; special brother-in-law Gord Smith, and a large circle of family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of the Emergency and ICU units of the Health Sciences Center, especially Dr. Mercer, Dr. Hamilton and Kim Roberts-Pennell. Visiting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, December 4 from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, December 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at The Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen's memory can be made to the Arthritis Society of NL or the NL Lung Association. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.